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Understanding Heart Disease by Alyson Kelley-Hedgepeth, MD and Dara Lee Lewis, MD (2:00)
Understanding Heart Disease by Alyson Kelley-Hedgepeth, MD & Dara Lee Lewis, MD
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both women and men. Join Drs. Kelley-Hedgepeth and Lewis as they present a brief overview of common cardiac conditions, including coronary atherosclerosis, heart failure and atrial fibrillation. They will review the treatments for these chronic heart diseases, the impact of lifestyle, and other strategies to stabilize disease. After their talks, they’ll welcome your questions.
Dr. Kelley-Hedgepeth is Board Certified/Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease and Echocardiography. She has extensive experience in managing coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias.
Dr. Lewis is an Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Her professional interests include cardiac imaging, preventive cardiology, women’s cardiac health, and general cardiology issues including coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease.
LOGISTICS AND REGISTRATION
This virtual program is presented in partnership with the Boston Public Library, as part of Beacon Hill Village’s Living Well Ending Well series. Closed captioning will be available on Zoom.
Advance online registration required here by clicking "Register Now" at top-right (BHV members must log in before registering) or by calling Beacon Hill Village at 617-723-9713. Registrants will receive a reminder and Zoom webinar invitation the day prior to the program.
Virtual webinar format; on Zoom. Free and open to the public.
